Job Description

Work Term: Temporary Work Language: English or French Hours: 40 hours per week Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

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Non-smoking

Work setting

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Optional accommodation available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is NOT a condition of employment Urban area Work in employer's/client's home Employer's home

Tasks

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Administer bedside and personal care Administer medications Assist clients with bathing and other aspects of personal hygiene Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk Change non-sterile dressings Feed or assist in feeding Launder clothing and household linens Mend clothing and linens Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties Plan therapeutic diets and menus Provide companionship Provide personal care Shop for food and household supplies Prepare and serve nutritious meals Cook

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

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First Aid Certificate

Target audience

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Elderly Females Persons with a disability Persons with physical disabilities

Security and safety

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Criminal record check Confidential security clearance Basic security clearance Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Bending, crouching, kneeling Combination of sitting, standing, walking Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Repetitive tasks Work under pressure

Weight handling

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Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

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Punctuality Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Patience Honesty

Screening questions

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Are you authorized to work in Canada? Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you live near the job location? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

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Evening

Employment terms options

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Flexible hours Morning Day Weekend * Overtime required